Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

A 3.5 mile run and walk along the Wolf River Greenway at the Shady Grove Trailhead in Memphis. The event highlights the trail route and supports efforts to protect the Wolf River and nearby ecosystems.

A timed trail festival in Maryville with 24, 12 and 6 hour events plus relays and night options on a 2.2 mile wooded loop. On-site aid, live music and a Double Ultra option with matching medals are part of the weekend.

Experience the moderately technical and flowing trails of Knoxville at Sharp's Ridge Rambler. This event features 7 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile trail races that climb and descend the scenic ridges of the park.

A Last Man Standing race in Chattanooga on a 4.3 mile loop where runners must finish each circuit within an hour; laps repeat until only one runner remains, with short recovery time between laps.

Trail 5K and 10K on the Tour De Wolf Trails in Shelby Farms Park featuring winding singletrack, lake views, water stations, finisher medals, and a cupless format.

A trail marathon in Jackson, TN on June 13, 2026. The course is a 3.75 mile loop run seven times and it opens a five-day Jackal marathon series.

Part of a five day Jackal series in Jackson, Tennessee on June 13 to 17, 2026, the Backass Jackal Trail Marathon is run on 100% wooded looped trails with loops reported between 2.65 and 5.25 miles.

Asphalt Jackal Marathon and Half Marathon take place June 15, 2026 in and around Jackson, Tennessee. The course is flat and paved and the event is one race in a five day Jackal marathon series.

Part of a five-day Jackal series near Jackson, Tennessee on June 16, 2026, the Dragonfly Jackal offers marathon and half marathon distances on a flat, paved looped course.

Part of a five-day series in Jackson, Tennessee, the Native Jackal offers a marathon and a 10.6-mile option on mostly wooded looped trails with a paved 1.1 mile section at the start of each loop and notable climbs.

A Last Person Standing event on private land near Franklin, TN, run on a one mile loop with about 340 feet of climb per loop. Runners must complete each loop within 20 minutes; no refunds and no pets on site.

Experience a 6 mile out and back trail race along a scenic logging road in Rocky Fork State Park. Run alongside the creek to support park improvements as part of the State of Franklin Track Club Trail Series.

A July 4 running and rucking event in Madisonville, TN offering **17.76 miles** and **7.4 miles**, an on-site ruck division with weight rules, and a virtual option with GPS-supported submissions between July 2 and July 8.

Timed night and day trail races on a 3-mile loop at Henry Horton State Park, offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats, on-course aid, finisher medals, event prizes, and nonprofit proceeds for local school children.

Experience the scenic trails of Oak Ridge at the Haw Ridge Trail Race. Balance a significant early ridge climb with several miles of smooth running along the lake in this 8 mile or kids 1 mile event.

A timed 5K through Obed River Park beginning at the 4th Dimension, with chip timing, live QR results, finish-line photos, awards, and T shirts. Proceeds support the 4th Dimension nonprofit recovery programs.

The Cherokee in Tellico Plains TN on July 18, 2026 offers 130K, 70K and a new 24-mile Waucheesi Vert Challenge across trails and historic routes. The event features on-course aid stations, YouTube live coverage, and required safety gear.

A trail race on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis with a 4 mile loop option and an 8 mile two loop option, chip timing, a single aid station at the trailhead, and nearby RV camping and parking.

A flat 1 mile loop endurance event in Watertown TN with 6 hour, 12 hour day, 12 hour night and 24 hour divisions, designated personal aid areas, separate ruck and weighted vest categories, and a strict no aid on-loop policy.

A 6 Miler trail race in Fairview, TN on July 26, 2026 featuring single and double track, gradual climbs, and pine straw underfoot. Aid stations are cup free so participants must carry their own water.